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Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns .
  • 1 tbsp vinegar .
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon .
  • 2 fresh limes, juice of .
  • 2 tsps salt .
  • 2 tbsps oil .
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg .
  • 2 tbsps ground allspice .
  • 2 tbsps pineapple juice .
  • 6-8 garlic cloves, depending on size .
  • 2 tbsps soy sauce .
  • 2 fresh scotch bonnet peppers or habanero peppers .
  • 2 tbsps fresh gingerroot, about 1 . 1/2 inches .
  • 2 bunches green onions .
  • 3 tbsps fresh thyme

Directions
  • Step #1 First, soak the wood chips for 30 - 60 mins in an aluminum pan that can go on the grill.
  • Step #2 Combine & mix all ingredients in a mixer or food processor/blender.
  • Step #3 Save the peels of the limes.
  • Step #4 Refrigerate the mix for at least an hr (or overnight).
  • Step #5 Rub the meat with the limes & then the paste.
  • Step #6 Marinate if you like.
  • Step #7 Next, line the bottom of the grill with a drip pan filled with water & add any remaining spice or juice or lime peels to the water.
  • Step #8 Center the pan in the grill.
  • Step #9 Now place the pan of wood chips partially filled with water in the front of the grill off to one side.
  • Step #10 Add the meat to the rotisserie - be delicate so the paste remains on the roast.
  • Step #11 Balance & center the roast & place it one the grill.
  • Step #12 Close the cover- we leave our cover propped open about an inch.
  • Step #13 Now you can enjoy a Jamaican Red Stripe beer! Monitor the grill, try to keep both pans (drip pan & wood chip pan) at least half filled with water.
  • Step #14 Slowly cook the meat at a low constant temperature; add water to the drip pan & the wood chip pan every hr or so, so the smoke is subtle & even.
  • Step #15 Enjoy a Red Stripe! Slowley cook a roast for about 6-7 hrs on a spit, (Grill steaks or chops or fish according to standard grilling methods.
  • Step #16 When the meat is done let it rest for 15-30 mins before carving.
  • Step #17 Serve with rice.
  • Enjoy the Jamaican Jerk Spice uping recipe

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